Sainsbury pet insurance also offer a line to help you find a pet friendly hotel.

This page will give you all the information that you’ll need to make an informed decision about your pet insurance. There are two tables that compare both of Sainsburys pet insurance plans and show the exact coverage. These tables are exactly the same as the other company pages for easy comparison.

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1500 for death from injury,1000 for death from illness, 750 for loss from theft or straying

Cremation

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100

Euthanasia

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–

Boarding or daily minding (if owner hospitalized)

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1000 (100/ week)

Holiday (trip cancellation or return home)

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3000

Cover Abroad

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2500/ condition

Quarantine costs

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2000/ trip

Behavioural problems

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250/year

Prescription meds

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–

Dental (not teeth cleaning)

Due to accident or illness only

Due to accident or illness only

Alternative / Complimentary treatment

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1000/ condition

Breeding, Fertility, Pregnancy

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–

Medical devices (ex. Wheelchair for dog)

yes

yes

Lost/Stolen pet adds and reward

1000

1000 including 250 for reward

Third party liability (dogs only)

1 million

2 million

Accidental Damage (tenant coverage)

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500

Grooming and Bathing

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–

Pet food, Nutritional supplements, vitamins, natural remedies

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Clinical diet: 200/ condition (4 week max)

Vet fees- Illness or Accidents are covered by Sainsbury pet insuranceRoutine/Preventative care- vaccinations, annual exam, spay/neuter, heartworm testing and meds, teeth cleaning, tick and flea meds. None of these are covered by Sainsburys pet insuranceHereditary conditions- are covered with Sainsburys pet insurance.Hip Dysplasia- are covered.Death- Will cover replacement price of pet if dies from injury or illness (under 8 years).Euthanasia and Cremation – Euthanasia is not covered for either plan. Cremation is only covered for the second more expensive option.Boarding- If you or a family member living in your household goes to hospital for more than 4 days and no other family member is able to look after your pet.Holiday- is not covered for the cheaper plan and is covered for upto 3000 for the second plan.Cover abroad- also covered in option 2 is: 250 for loss of health certificate, repeat tick and worm treatment, 500 for emergency expenses abroad.Quarantine Costs- are only covered for the more expensive plan upto 2000 per trip.Behavioural problems- are covered for the second plan upto 250.Prescription Meds- are not covered for either of Sainsburys pet insurance plans.Dental- is covered if it is due to an accident or illness and your pet had its teeth checked 12 months prior and followed the recommendations of the vet.Alternative treatment- ( acupuncture, massage…)- is only covered for the second plan upto 1000 per condition.Breeding, Fertility, Pregnancy– is not covered by Sainsburys pet insurance.Medical devices– are covered for both Sainsbury pet insurance plans.Lost/Stolen Pet (Advertising to find pet if lost/stolen/strays) – is covered for both plans upto 1000.Third party liability(dogs only) – is covered upto 1million for the cheaper plan and upto 2 million for more expensive Sainsbury pet insurance plan.Accidental Damage– there is a 500 coverage for the more expensive plan, and no coverage for the cheaper plan.Grooming and Bathing– these are not covered by Sainsburys pet Insurance.Pet food, Nutritional supplements, vitamins, natural remedies– these are not covered with the cheaper Sainsbury pet insurance plan. They are covered for 200/ condition for a clinical diet.

Bereavement counselling-help you deal with death/illness of pet.Vet Finder- help you find local vet if away.Pet legal- Not covered.Pet minder-Not covered.Find pet friendly hotel- a phone line to help you find a pet friendly hotel.

They also are linked to AXA insurance and John Lewis and Pet guard and their pet phone lines.

Some Common Questions:

Are congenital or Hereditary conditions covered by Sainsburys Pet Insurance?
Yes, these are both covered as long as they’re not pre existing before getting coverage.

Lifetime insurer (will they cover on going conditions throughout pets life) ?
No. Sainsburys pet insurance has a condition limit. If the condition limit is reached, you no longer get coverage for that condition.

Does Sainsbury Pet Insurance offer any Discounts?
5% discount for second pet if you insure it with Sainsbury pet insurance aswell.
Additional 5% discount if you pay using your Sainsbury’s Credit Card.

Any vet or specific vets only? After hours vets or in home vets?
Yes you can go to your regular vet.In an emergency you can go to an afterhours or get a home vet.

Can the vet be paid directly?
If your vet agrees to this, then he/she can fill out claims forms so that they can be paid directly.

If not, How quickly are claims processed with Sainsbury pet insurance?
5 business days.

Does Sainsburys pet insurance cover examination fee (if it relates to the injury or illness) ?
This depends on what was wrong.

All breeds?
No: Pets that are an American Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Braziliero, Japanese Tosa, Perro de Presa Canario, Pit Bull, Pit Bull Terrier, Sharpei, wolves or wolf hybrid, or a dog crossed with these, or any animal registered under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and The Dangerous Dogs (Northern Ireland) order 1991 or Dangerous Dogs (amendment) Act 1997 or any subsequent amendments or a dog crossed with any of these.

Does Sainsbury pet insurance put the monthly price up every year? By how much?
The monthly price increases every year, but they couldn’t say by how much.

Does Sainsbury pet insurance serve all of the UK? Is the monthly amount more depending on where I live?
They serve all of the UK and it is the same price everywhere in the UK.

Waiting period?
10-14 days

Do rates increase with more claims/penalized for filing more claims?
Upon renewal, your rates might increase.

Maximum lifetime claim amount?
Yes, upto the condition limit.

What is the co-pay?
Pets over 9 years old will pay the first 125 or 15% whichever is greater.

Extras included?
Option 2: Damage to kennel or basket £100/ period of insurance.
Option 2: Personal accident to owner £5,000 per incident.
They also offer a line to help you find a pet friendly hotel.

If your vet charges higher than the fees usually charged. They may request a second opinion from an independent vet. If the independent vet does not agree with the veterinary fees charged they may decide to pay only the veterinary fees usually charged by a general or referral practice in a similar area

Money back guarantee?
14 days from receipt of documents.

What they don’t cover – claims that are directly or indirectly related to:
• Pets under 8 weeks old.
• Pre-existing conditions.
• No coverage for injuries that result from: racing, breeding, guarding, Or if your pet is used in conjunction for business or occupation.
• Treatment not recommended by a vet.
• Illnesses or Accidents that happen outside of UK, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, channel islands, Eire, or the EU countries of the PETS travel scheme defined by DEFRA.
• Will not insure dogs that are a breed under the “Dangerous Dogs act 1991 or Dangerous dogs act 1991(Northern Ireland)”
o These dogs include: Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro and pets described similar in type and characteristic. They may not even be of this breed, but if they’re described to be the same.
o This is described as a type and characteristic, NOT breed, meaning any dogs that have characteristics as the above breeds.

Make sure to read the fine print before purchasing, there are many more exclusions that are not written here.